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New study describes the connection between perceived tap water security in schools and water consumption by source

July 27, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

In a new cross-sectional study from the Academic Pediatrics journal, researchers investigated the impact of negative water security experiences on the preferred water sources and water intake of San Francisco Bay Area students at low-income public schools.

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NPI welcomes new data analyst Richard Pulvera to the CalFresh Healthy Living evaluation team

July 19, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Richard Pulvera, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana

The Nutrition Policy Institute welcomed Richard Pulvera to the team on July 6, 2022. Richard is an NPI research data analyst who primarily works on evaluation and reporting projects for CalFresh Healthy Living in partnership with the California Department of Public Health.

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New study shows longer participation in WIC is associated with higher diet quality and improved food security in children

July 18, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental healthy foods, health care and social service referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five in families with low in...

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NPI welcomes summer student interns to enhance research

July 15, 2022

By Danielle Lee

This summer, the Nutrition Policy Institute has welcomed eight student interns who are supporting ongoing research and communications. The group is bringing new perspectives to NPI work, strengthening connections with the academic and local communities, and bolstering research.

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New study describes a flexible recruitment strategy for schools that are socioeconomically comparable to SNAP-Ed schools

July 11, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Amanda M Linares

Researchers from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrition Policy Institute recruited 36 elementary schools from across California to serve as comparison schools to evaluate the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)...

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